Many people think they are good critical thinkers. This is because the common definitions of critical thinking is not based on critical theory. Typically, critical thinking is defined as: … a kind of thinking in which you question, analyse, interpret, evaluate and make a judgement about what you … [Read more...] about Critical Thinking , A Checklist for Safety
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What is Critical Thinking for Safety?
This was just one key question raised at the SPoR Convention in Canberra in September. One of the problems that the safety industry has to deal with is that, a culture of compliance limits the ability to think critically. Similarly, a fear of negativity … [Read more...] about What is Critical Thinking for Safety?
Critical Thinking in Risk, SPoR Convention Update
This was the theme of our recent Convention in SPoR in Canberra. It was lovely to share in learning with all those who came including some from Europe and Canada. The theme for the convention was Critical Thinking presented by Dr Craig Ashhurst and Prof. Rob Long but also 10 presentations from … [Read more...] about Critical Thinking in Risk, SPoR Convention Update
Critical Safety Reflection or thinking about stuff
Critical Safety Reflection or thinking about stuff By the late George Robotham This brief article was prompted by an excellent paper in the Central Alberta Well Services Corporation, Safety Newsletter, Vol2, Issue 6 by Mark Sanborn, www.marksanborn.com titled “Think like a leader and lead like a … [Read more...] about Critical Safety Reflection or thinking about stuff
Critical Thinking Not Repetition
So much of safety orthodoxy is created by repetition. Say the word ‘professional’ often and it must be so! This is the safety way. No need to actually think critically about what it is to be professional or act professionally just, open the lid, throw in, wash, rise and dry. There you go, I’m a … [Read more...] about Critical Thinking Not Repetition
Critical Thinking Needed More Than Ever in Safety
Three stories in the news this morning have significant implications for the safety industry regarding the need for critical thinking. These are: https://theconversation.com/fake-podcast-clips-are-misleading-millions-of-people-on-social-media-heres-how-to-spot-them-246425 … [Read more...] about Critical Thinking Needed More Than Ever in Safety
How is the unconscious in communication critical for understanding and managing risk?
How is the unconscious in communication critical for understanding and managing risk? This is a great piece by Hayden Collins, submitted as part of his study for the Graduate Certificate in the Psychology of Risk and reprinted here with his permission: It’s a misconception that … [Read more...] about How is the unconscious in communication critical for understanding and managing risk?
What is a Safety and Risk ‘Thinking Group’?
What is a Safety and Risk ‘Thinking Group’? When we take time out to critically think through, and challenge, the ‘norm’ in risk and safety, we open up our eyes, and importantly our minds, to new thinking and innovation when we use our imagination to better discern risk In my last post Some … [Read more...] about What is a Safety and Risk ‘Thinking Group’?
Culture Cloud Tour part 9; Language, Linguistics and Paralinguistics
We resume the culture cloud tour after a week’s hiatus, because even Dave C needs a break from work and a holiday. Hope you are well rested and relaxed in the run up to Christmas mate! Language as a part of Culture is foundational. How you organisation expresses itself, the common language, and … [Read more...] about Culture Cloud Tour part 9; Language, Linguistics and Paralinguistics
Don’t Be a Negative Nellie in Safety
The fear of negativity in safety is a disease and phobia. Say anything critical of Safety and you’re are automatically anti-safety. What a great recipe for the cultivation of ignorance. Then we have this nonsense that people can learn from what goes well from the not-so-differently group. How does … [Read more...] about Don’t Be a Negative Nellie in Safety